Ink Samples for Fountain Pens, Dip Pens & Calligraphy

If you're eager to explore new fountain pen inks but not ready to commit to a full bottle, DeskBandit has you covered with one of the largest selections of ink samples in Australia. Our extensive range includes colours from leading brands, helping you discover your next favourite ink. Each sample is drawn from original bottles into convenient 2ml vials. Perfect for testing before you buy.

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Tono & Lims Polovtsian Dances - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Polovtsian Dances - 2ml
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Polovtsian Dances - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Antares (Fluorescent) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Antares (Fluorescent) - 2ml
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$3.20
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Antares (Fluorescent) - 2ml

$3.20

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Taccia Sharaku-Natane - 2ml Ink Sample
Taccia
Sharaku-Natane - 2ml
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$2.50
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Sharaku-Natane - 2ml

$2.50

Taccia

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Aurora Aurora 100th Anniversary - Grey (2ml) Ink Sample
Aurora
Aurora 100th Anniversary - Grey - 2ml
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$2.00
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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Grey - 2ml

$2.00

Aurora

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Aubergine - 2ml sample from Rohrer & Klingner, showing deep blue-purple pigment with a bronze sheen on a white background, ideal for fountain pens or painting.
Rohrer & Klingner
Aubergine - 2ml
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Aubergine - 2ml sample from Rohrer & Klingner, showing deep blue-purple pigment with a bronze sheen on a white background, ideal for fountain pens or painting.
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Aubergine - 2ml

$2.50

Rohrer & Klingner

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Colorverse Opportunity and Spirit - 2ml Each Set Ink Sample
Colorverse
Opportunity and Spirit - 2ml Each Set
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$6.00
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Opportunity and Spirit - 2ml Each Set

$6.00

Colorverse

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Lamy T53 Crystal Ink - Peridot - 2ml Ink Sample
Lamy
T53 Crystal Ink - Peridot - 2ml
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T53 Crystal Ink - Peridot - 2ml

$2.50

Lamy

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Ink Studio #967 - 2ml: Abstract swatch of bright green ink with darker, mottled areas, resembling a camouflage pattern, showcasing Sailor's unique color blend.
Sailor
Ink Studio #967 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #967 - 2ml: Abstract swatch of bright green ink with darker, mottled areas, resembling a camouflage pattern, showcasing Sailor's unique color blend.
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Ink Studio #140 - 2ml features an abstract watercolor swatch with various blue shades, showcasing Sailor's curated ink collection.
Sailor
Ink Studio #140 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #370 - 2ml features a muted green swatch, showcasing Sailor's expertly curated dye-based ink collection in a compact sample size.
Sailor
Ink Studio #370 - 2ml
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Ink Studio #370 - 2ml features a muted green swatch, showcasing Sailor's expertly curated dye-based ink collection in a compact sample size.
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Ink Studio #370 - 2ml

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Sailor

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Methuselah Tree - 2ml: A watercolor swatch of rusty red pigment with tonal variations, showcasing the plant-based, dye-based Colorverse ink sample.
Colorverse
Methuselah Tree - 2ml
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Methuselah Tree - 2ml: A watercolor swatch of rusty red pigment with tonal variations, showcasing the plant-based, dye-based Colorverse ink sample.
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Methuselah Tree - 2ml

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Colorverse Space Laika - 2ml Ink Samples
Colorverse
Space Laika - 2ml
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Space Laika - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Frankly Blue - 2ml ink sample, showcasing dark-blue swatch with watery edges on white paper, featuring THE DESK BANDIT watermark at the bottom.
Robert Oster
Frankly Blue - 2ml
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$1.70
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Frankly Blue - 2ml ink sample, showcasing dark-blue swatch with watery edges on white paper, featuring THE DESK BANDIT watermark at the bottom.

Frankly Blue - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Iroshizuku Ink - Fuyu Gaki (2ml) sample; features a swatch of burnt-orange ink, showcasing an organic texture. Includes THE DESK BANDIT logo below.
Pilot
Iroshizuku Ink - Fuyu-gaki - 2ml
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$4.50
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Iroshizuku Ink - Fuyu Gaki (2ml) sample; features a swatch of burnt-orange ink, showcasing an organic texture. Includes THE DESK BANDIT logo below.

Iroshizuku Ink - Fuyu-gaki - 2ml

$4.50

Pilot

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Sakura Supernova - 2ml
Tono & Lims
Sakura Supernova - 2ml
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Sakura Supernova - 2ml

$3.20

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Dust Lane - 2ml
Tono & Lims
Dust Lane - 2ml
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Dust Lane - 2ml

$3.20

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Vert Empire - 2ml
Jacques Herbin
Vert Empire - 2ml
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$2.50
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Vert Empire - 2ml

$2.50

Jacques Herbin

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Seigaiha - 2ml
Fanyantan
Seigaiha - 2ml
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$2.50
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Seigaiha - 2ml

$2.50

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Golden Gate Glow - 2ml
Ferris Wheel Press
Golden Gate Glow - 2ml
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Golden Gate Glow - 2ml

$3.00

Ferris Wheel Press

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Colorverse Project Ink No.023 Dan Hwang - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Project Ink No.023 Dan Hwang - 2ml
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Project Ink No.023 Dan Hwang - 2ml

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Colorverse

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Wearingeul Floating Cloud - 2ml Ink Sample
Wearingeul
Floating Cloud - 2ml
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$3.00
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Floating Cloud - 2ml

$3.00

Wearingeul

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Robert Oster Napa - 2ml Ink Sample
Robert Oster
Napa - 2ml
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$1.70
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Napa - 2ml

$1.70

Robert Oster

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Colorverse Hippocamp - 2ml Ink Sample
Colorverse
Hippocamp - 2ml
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$2.50
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Hippocamp - 2ml

$2.50

Colorverse

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Pennonia Róka Koma (Fox Friend) - 2ml Ink Sample
Pennonia
Róka Koma (Fox Friend) - 2ml
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$2.20
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Pennonia Viharfelhő (Storm Cloud) - 2ml Ink Sample
Pennonia
Viharfelhő (Storm Cloud) - 2ml
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Kobe No.44 Sumaura Seaside Blue - 2ml Ink Sample
Kobe
No.44 Sumaura Seaside Blue - 2ml
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PENBBS No.374 Darkening of the Sky - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.374 Darkening of the Sky - 2ml
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$2.00

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PENBBS No.68 Bamboo Moon - 2ml Ink Sample
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No.68 Bamboo Moon - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Never Forget - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Never Forget - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Dramatic Sky - 2ml Ink Sample
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Dramatic Sky - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Mebuki (芽) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Mebuki (芽) - 2ml
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$3.20

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Tono & Lims Forgetting U - 2ml Ink Sample
Tono & Lims
Forgetting U - 2ml
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Tono & Lims Wasanbon - 2ml Ink Sample
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Wasanbon - 2ml
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Wasanbon - 2ml

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No.7 Am I Dreaming - 2ml features a dark brown watercolor swatch, showcasing Tono & Lims' dye-based ink's rich, softly textured appearance on paper.
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No.7 Am I Dreaming - 2ml
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No.7 Am I Dreaming - 2ml features a dark brown watercolor swatch, showcasing Tono & Lims' dye-based ink's rich, softly textured appearance on paper.
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No.7 Am I Dreaming - 2ml

$3.20

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Tono & Lims Aichi (Blessed With Happiness) - 2ml Ink Sample
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Aichi (Blessed With Happiness) - 2ml
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Swatch of magenta-pink watercolor paint, representing Tono & Lims' Nagasaki (Passion) ink, 2ml dye-based, on a white background.
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Nagasaki (Passion) - 2ml
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Swatch of magenta-pink watercolor paint, representing Tono & Lims' Nagasaki (Passion) ink, 2ml dye-based, on a white background.
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Nagasaki (Passion) - 2ml

$3.20

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TWSBI TWSBI Blue Black - 2ml Ink Sample
TWSBI
TWSBI Blue Black - 2ml
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Noodler's Ink North African Violet - 2ml Ink Sample
Noodler's Ink
North African Violet - 2ml
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$2.50
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North African Violet - 2ml

$2.50

Noodler's Ink

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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Black (2ml) ink sample; abstract dark gray-to-black swatch with irregular edges, showcasing the rich, textured appearance of the dye-based ink. Sold Out
Aurora
Aurora 100th Anniversary - Black - 2ml
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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Black (2ml) ink sample; abstract dark gray-to-black swatch with irregular edges, showcasing the rich, textured appearance of the dye-based ink.
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Aurora 100th Anniversary - Black - 2ml

$2.00

Aurora

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Vert de Gris - 2ml Sold Out
Jacques Herbin
Vert de Gris - 2ml
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$2.50
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Vert de Gris - 2ml

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Jacques Herbin

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